Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith?

Morocco won the U-20 World Cup by defeating Argentina 2-0 in the final, marking them as only the second African team to achieve this title in the tournament's history. The event highlighted emerging teen talents from Africa, with six players standing out as potential future superstars, including a promising centreback and a new creative midfielder.

Maamma, who plays for Watford, was awarded the Golden Ball for his outstanding performance, joining the ranks of past winners like Maradona and Messi. He showcased his skills in key matches, such as scoring with an overhead kick against Brazil, providing assists against Spain and the USA, and maintaining a threat in the final against Argentina. Despite his technical proficiency and creativity, caution is advised as not all previous Golden Ball winners have sustained success.

For Nigeria, 19-year-old Bameyi was a positive aspect despite the team's early exit, demonstrating defensive reading, leadership, and reliability in converting crucial penalties. His career has been enigmatic due to associations with a disputed club and early national team call-ups, and he is rumored to be moving to Slovenia, though this remains unconfirmed.

Yassir Zabiri emerged as the hero of the final for Morocco, scoring two goals in the first half to secure the victory over Argentina and cement his team's historic win in the U-20 World Cup.